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Painting & wallpapering
ideas for real homes.

Practical guides, colour thinking and the small tricks I use on real Norfolk projects, from Norwich terraces to new-build family homes.

Colour 6 min read

How to choose paint colours for a Norfolk home

A practical guide to picking interior paint colours that work with Norfolk's soft, coastal light, from Norwich terraces to Broadland cottages.

Wallpapering 5 min read

Wallpaper doesn't have to shrink a small room. Feature-wall ideas, pattern scale tips, and how to hang paper in tricky Norfolk cottages.

Painting & decorating 7 min read

From lath-and-plaster ceilings to painted-over picture rails, here's what a proper repaint of a Norwich Victorian terrace involves.

New builds 4 min read

Why builder-grade contract paint scuffs and marks within a year, and how to plan a proper repaint of your new-build home in Norfolk.

Soft furnishings 5 min read

Curtains, blinds and cushions are what turn a nicely painted room into a finished one. A practical guide to getting them right.

Practical 3 min read

A short, practical checklist for getting your rooms ready before painting or wallpapering starts, so the job runs faster and cleaner.